HB859

Pennsylvania HB859 amends procurement laws to ensure contract specifications for public works avoid proprietary, exclusionary, or discriminatory.

Pennsylvania HB859 amends Title 62 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to revise the specifications for contracts in public works. The bill mandates that contract specifications must avoid proprietary, exclusionary, or discriminatory requirements unless they are necessary for testing, interchangeability, or when no other brand or source exists. It also requires specifications to identify essential performance features for equivalent parts or equipment. This act aims to ensure fair and open competition in public procurement processes.